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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: MaCkenzey Smith #17207 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Pace Adjustments MaCkenzey improved her strategic pacing as she navigated the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. She started with a steady split of 11:58 for her first mile and a subsequent pace adjustment with her second mile being her slowest at 15:32. Notably, she found an effective rhythm mid-race, reaching her fastest split at 12:02 during the fifth mile. She displayed resilience with a consistent improvement in pace after this, maintaining her pace around 13:36 min/mile by the end of the race. Despite some fluctuation, MaCkenzey's finish time stood at 2:58:17, with an overall average pace of 13:36 min/mile. Her strength was highlighted by strategic pace management, making effective adjustments that allowed her to compete well among her peers, placing 15th in her age division. Working on maintaining the more consistent mid-race pace throughout would minimize fluctuations and improve her overall performance. Keep refining the pacing strategy for future races!